what is my alkalinity supposed to be?

asherah

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Right now it's at 5... is this a good reading ?
thanks alot
oh and my calcium 450, ph is 8.2

thanks alot
asherah
 
You say your alkalinity is at 5 is that dKH or meq/l

If your calcium is at 450ppm your alk should be at 4.45 meq/l or dKH around 12.5 to be balanced, which is a bit high

I would let the calcium drop to around 420 ppm with a balanced alk of 2.95 meq/l or 8.2 dKH
 
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